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    I'll send you my bank details :ROFLMAO:
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    Sure, no problem.
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    A Connect 4 game - ABW burr and Spalted Maple squares.
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    Kayen replied to the thread Melting Lead.
    Thanks guys for all your replies. I was going to err on the side of caution and mix the lead with epoxy, as someone suggested I cut it...
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    Kayen reacted to RonnieI's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    I do quite a bit of lead smelting to cast diving weights. I use an old aluminium pan on a camping stove to keep it molten but do the...
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    Kayen reacted to Steve Medlock's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    Yes, likewise, been casting lead regularly for decades with no ill effects. Sensible precautions though - hand and eye protection, fresh...
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    Kayen reacted to redhunter350's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    I could not agree more ! Yes there is an element of danger and we know lead is poisonous but no need to scaremonger ! Some sensible...
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    Kayen reacted to Scruples's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    For the odd occasion melting lead is best done on an outdoor camping stove in an old saucepan. A breezy day is useful but wearing a mask...
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    Kayen reacted to Oldman's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    We had lead water pipes until I was 10yrs old and I always used to crimp lead split shot onto my fishing line with my teeth, handled old...
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    Kayen reacted to bourbon's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    Pour straight into the wood. You will have no problem there. use an old bean tin with a pouring spout bent in it. If you need to clear...
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    Kayen reacted to jetsetwilly's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    When I were a lad we used to cast lead fishing weights all the time, old milk pan and a primus stove and sand moulds. Have also poured...
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    Kayen reacted to Diver Fred's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    Melt the lead in a pan or Tim can as other have suggested. Do it outside. Once the lead starts to melt turn the heat down so it all...
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    Kayen reacted to mwinfrance's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    You do not want to have even the slightest possibility of breathing the vapors of molten lead..don't do it. D as other like Mike said...
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    Kayen reacted to Deadeye's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    Hi Melting point lead is 327.5oC; ignition point for most wood is c. 325oC...
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    Kayen reacted to Katomi woodsmith's post in the thread Melting Lead with Like Like.
    Melting point of lead is 327 deg C Please DO NOT DO IN KITCHEN lead is poisonous both short and long term It will burn the wood as...
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